Firstcall Resin Coated Photo Lustre 260gsm
Firstcall Resin Coated Photo Lustre is a heavyweight 260gsm inkjet photo paper with a smooth lustre surface and a particularly bright white base. Designed for high-quality photographic printing, it combines rich colour, crisp detail and a traditional photographic appearance with less reflection than a full gloss finish.
The bright white base is noticeably whiter than our Firstcall Heavyweight Lustre (Olmec), giving photographs a cleaner, brighter appearance with particularly crisp whites and vibrant colour. Its resin-coated alpha cellulose base and microporous surface provide excellent ink absorption, sharp image reproduction and useful water resistance.
Limited stock only: this range is being discontinued and will not be restocked once the remaining sheets and rolls have sold out.
Why We Like It
Lustre is a classic photographic finish and a great all-round choice when you want the depth and richness associated with glossy paper without such a highly reflective surface. The subtle texture also helps disguise fingerprints and handling marks, making it particularly practical for portfolios, exhibitions and prints that will be viewed regularly.
This version has a noticeably brighter white base than our existing Firstcall Heavyweight Lustre (Olmec), giving colourful images, clean studio photography and black and white prints a fresher, more contemporary appearance.
Ideal For
- Professional photographic prints
- Portrait and wedding photography
- Colour and black & white images
- Portfolios and presentation prints
- Exhibition and display photography
- Photo albums
- Students and colleges
- High-volume photographic printing
- Photographers looking for a traditional lustre or pearl-style finish
Bright White for Clean, Punchy Prints
The bright white photo base gives images a crisp, contemporary appearance and helps clean whites, vivid colours and fine tonal differences stand out clearly.
Compared with Firstcall Heavyweight Lustre (Olmec), this paper has a noticeably brighter white base, making it particularly suited to photographs where maximum brightness and a fresh, clean appearance are important.
Classic Lustre Surface
The lustre surface combines a subtle sheen with a fine photographic texture, giving prints excellent depth without the stronger reflections associated with high gloss paper. It is an especially versatile finish for portraits, weddings, landscapes and exhibition prints.
Traditional Photographic Look
The combination of a heavyweight resin-coated base and lustre surface gives finished prints the look and handling associated with traditional photographic papers. It is an excellent choice if you want a classic lab-style finish from an inkjet print.
Resin and Microporous Coated
The alpha cellulose photo base is resin coated and finished with a microporous ink-receiving surface. This helps ink absorb quickly while preserving fine detail, clean edges and strong tonal reproduction.
Heavyweight 260gsm Base
At 260gsm, the paper has a substantial weight and professional feel suitable for finished photographic prints, portfolios, albums and presentation work.
Water Resistant
The resin-coated construction provides useful resistance to moisture, making finished prints easier to handle once dry. As with all photographic prints, the surface should still be protected from excessive moisture, scratching and fingerprints.
Key Features
- 260gsm heavyweight inkjet photo paper
- Bright white photo base
- Noticeably brighter white than Firstcall Heavyweight Lustre (Olmec)
- Smooth lustre photographic surface
- Lower glare than a full gloss finish
- Alpha cellulose photo base
- Resin-coated construction
- Microporous ink-receiving coating
- Sharp detail and strong tonal reproduction
- Fast ink absorption
- Water resistant
- Traditional photographic look and feel
- Available in sheets and wide-format rolls
- Limited stock only
- Will not be restocked once sold out
MPN: WFA-372-R1118-030
